Interpersonal Therapists in Near Eastside - Chicago, IL 60601

"With over 7 years of experience in psychotherapy and psychological research I understand that the problems people face are rarely simple, but can often be improved. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults to address a range of problems, whether they were permanent or temporary, personal or external, my goal is to develop insights in therapy that improve people's lives outside of my office. I view therapy as a way for people to become more self aware about their problems as well as their strengths. My work is informed by empirically validated psychological and neuroscience research."

"With over 7 years of experience in psychotherapy and psychological research I understand that the problems people face are rarely simple, but can often be improved. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults to address a range of problems, whether they were permanent or temporary, personal or external, my goal is to develop insights in therapy that improve people's lives outside of my office. I view therapy as a way for people to become more self aware about their problems as well as their strengths. My work is informed by empirically validated psychological and neuroscience research."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy for adults, adolescents, couples and families. Through a warm, respectful and collaborative approach, I encourage my patients to be an active part of their treatment as we work together to achieve your desired goals."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy for adults, adolescents, couples and families. Through a warm, respectful and collaborative approach, I encourage my patients to be an active part of their treatment as we work together to achieve your desired goals."

"My psychotherapy work is guided by my abiding respect for the essential person and the diversity of human experience. I am very confident in our potential to grow, change and thrive.
My clients tend to flourish within a collaborative relationship characterized by trust and understanding."

"My psychotherapy work is guided by my abiding respect for the essential person and the diversity of human experience. I am very confident in our potential to grow, change and thrive.
My clients tend to flourish within a collaborative relationship characterized by trust and understanding."

"I know that starting this process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Using warmth, empathy, direct feedback and skill building I can help you more fully understand yourself and your relationships and therefore feel empowered to start living the life you want to live. While it is important to minimize daily struggles that get in the way of being fully present in your life and relationships, I firmly believe that healing comes from exploring how our past experiences have affected the ways in which we interpret and interact with our world in the present."

"I know that starting this process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Using warmth, empathy, direct feedback and skill building I can help you more fully understand yourself and your relationships and therefore feel empowered to start living the life you want to live. While it is important to minimize daily struggles that get in the way of being fully present in your life and relationships, I firmly believe that healing comes from exploring how our past experiences have affected the ways in which we interpret and interact with our world in the present."

"Welcome! I believe that therapy can be a very empowering experience for all ages and genders. I facilitate this for my clients by priding myself as a therapist on being empathetic, inviting and engaging. I provide therapy for Children, Adolescents and Families as well as Adults. I believe that therapy is a safe space which allows one to resolve problems and create personal growth. I am dedicated to my client's well being as well as their own self determination within the therapeutic process and therapeutic relationship. I work psychodynamically and cognitively while also utilizing strength based and family dynamic systems work."

"Welcome! I believe that therapy can be a very empowering experience for all ages and genders. I facilitate this for my clients by priding myself as a therapist on being empathetic, inviting and engaging. I provide therapy for Children, Adolescents and Families as well as Adults. I believe that therapy is a safe space which allows one to resolve problems and create personal growth. I am dedicated to my client's well being as well as their own self determination within the therapeutic process and therapeutic relationship. I work psychodynamically and cognitively while also utilizing strength based and family dynamic systems work."

"Warm, compassionate, and experienced, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years treating adults, children and adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. I treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral concerns, school issues, relationship challenges, and adjustment difficulties. I also help individuals navigate life transitions, for example, young adulthood, becoming a couple, or starting a family. I use insight oriented, cognitive- behavioral, and family systems approaches. I am certified in psychodrama and am trained in several other specialty treatments, including Gottman Couple's therapy, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Trauma Focused-CBT, and evidenced based parenting strategies."

"Warm, compassionate, and experienced, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years treating adults, children and adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. I treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral concerns, school issues, relationship challenges, and adjustment difficulties. I also help individuals navigate life transitions, for example, young adulthood, becoming a couple, or starting a family. I use insight oriented, cognitive- behavioral, and family systems approaches. I am certified in psychodrama and am trained in several other specialty treatments, including Gottman Couple's therapy, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Trauma Focused-CBT, and evidenced based parenting strategies."

"As a personable, integrative therapist, my goal is to start where my clients are while incorporating their past to guide them through life's transitions and ease their current concerns. Often clients get "stuck" in a routine and can benefit from the therapeutic journey to release them from their consistent, injurious patterns. I seek to help clients navigate a new path by developing their inner core using a strength-based approach, so, they are able to use their own growth to overcome obstacles. I offer women treatment for a variety of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues and lack of self-esteem."

"As a personable, integrative therapist, my goal is to start where my clients are while incorporating their past to guide them through life's transitions and ease their current concerns. Often clients get "stuck" in a routine and can benefit from the therapeutic journey to release them from their consistent, injurious patterns. I seek to help clients navigate a new path by developing their inner core using a strength-based approach, so, they are able to use their own growth to overcome obstacles. I offer women treatment for a variety of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues and lack of self-esteem."

"Are you facing overwhelming sadness or anxiety that is difficult to manage or understand? Do you feel like you have low self esteem? Do you want more meaningful relationships? Are you hoping to learn how to feel more confident and authentic in social situations? Want to quiet your inner critic?"

"Are you facing overwhelming sadness or anxiety that is difficult to manage or understand? Do you feel like you have low self esteem? Do you want more meaningful relationships? Are you hoping to learn how to feel more confident and authentic in social situations? Want to quiet your inner critic?"

"Many people enter therapy with me because they're experiencing problems with living. Often they've come to realize these problems seem to repeat themselves over and over again. Examples include managing intense and painful feelings, cultivating and sustaining intimate relationships and struggling to maintain an overall sense of well-being over time."

"Many people enter therapy with me because they're experiencing problems with living. Often they've come to realize these problems seem to repeat themselves over and over again. Examples include managing intense and painful feelings, cultivating and sustaining intimate relationships and struggling to maintain an overall sense of well-being over time."

"I believe in the power of insight and solution focused change. My style is very direct and active as I feel this allows for the most efficient and successful results. I have found that providing feedback to my clients is helpful in creating meaningful growth. By creating a safe, non-judgmental environment the client gains a strong foundation that aids the development of insight and the ability to explore new ways of thinking and doing. After years of helping clients, I recognize that the core of successful therapy stems from the therapeutic relationship."

"I believe in the power of insight and solution focused change. My style is very direct and active as I feel this allows for the most efficient and successful results. I have found that providing feedback to my clients is helpful in creating meaningful growth. By creating a safe, non-judgmental environment the client gains a strong foundation that aids the development of insight and the ability to explore new ways of thinking and doing. After years of helping clients, I recognize that the core of successful therapy stems from the therapeutic relationship."

"Working from a strengths based perspective, I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups. In a supportive setting, I strive to create a safe space where clients can focus on personal growth, self-integration, and positive change. Particular areas of interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, couples counseling, grief and loss, sexuality/identity as well as individuals having difficulty in relationships and the challenges impacting the LGBT community. I work with a number of artists and performing artists who are seeking to increase their self-awareness, unblock their creativity and reach their full artistic potential."

"Working from a strengths based perspective, I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups. In a supportive setting, I strive to create a safe space where clients can focus on personal growth, self-integration, and positive change. Particular areas of interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, couples counseling, grief and loss, sexuality/identity as well as individuals having difficulty in relationships and the challenges impacting the LGBT community. I work with a number of artists and performing artists who are seeking to increase their self-awareness, unblock their creativity and reach their full artistic potential."

"My name is Matt Cramer and I'm a psychotherapist and addictions counselor. If you're considering therapy but aren't quite sure, or aren't entirely comfortable opening up to a stranger, then you've come to the right place! Most people who see me have little to no experience with therapists or therapy. Many are uncomfortable asking for help, believing it is a sign of "weakness." Others come from families where "staying strong," and keeping "personal business" in the family was the norm. Whatever their story, they are able to open up to me."

"My name is Matt Cramer and I'm a psychotherapist and addictions counselor. If you're considering therapy but aren't quite sure, or aren't entirely comfortable opening up to a stranger, then you've come to the right place! Most people who see me have little to no experience with therapists or therapy. Many are uncomfortable asking for help, believing it is a sign of "weakness." Others come from families where "staying strong," and keeping "personal business" in the family was the norm. Whatever their story, they are able to open up to me."

"As a licensed clinical psychologist I will work collaboratively with you to identify and better understand the challenges you are facing, as well as the strengths and supports you possess to address these challenges. I have seen firsthand how this exploration can lead to desired changes in people's lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, and self-esteem development."

"As a licensed clinical psychologist I will work collaboratively with you to identify and better understand the challenges you are facing, as well as the strengths and supports you possess to address these challenges. I have seen firsthand how this exploration can lead to desired changes in people's lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, and self-esteem development."

"It may have taken you a long time to get here, or maybe just a few sleepless nights. The fact you're here today means something is different from yesterday. You may be ready for something different in your life. A good fit with a therapist is key in supporting and helping you make the change you want. I endeavor to be genuine, collaborative, and transparent working with clients. Fundamentally, we all struggle with making the most of our lives and relationships. Therapy brings our expertise together to help identify and create what will make life more satisfying and fulfilling."

"It may have taken you a long time to get here, or maybe just a few sleepless nights. The fact you're here today means something is different from yesterday. You may be ready for something different in your life. A good fit with a therapist is key in supporting and helping you make the change you want. I endeavor to be genuine, collaborative, and transparent working with clients. Fundamentally, we all struggle with making the most of our lives and relationships. Therapy brings our expertise together to help identify and create what will make life more satisfying and fulfilling."

"I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience. I work with adults and children (ages 10 and over), who have a variety of concerns, including sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship, school, work, and family issues. Drawing on several theoretical frameworks, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their concerns, process their emotional reactions and help them recognize and build upon their strengths so that they can make meaningful changes in their lives."

"I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience. I work with adults and children (ages 10 and over), who have a variety of concerns, including sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship, school, work, and family issues. Drawing on several theoretical frameworks, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their concerns, process their emotional reactions and help them recognize and build upon their strengths so that they can make meaningful changes in their lives."

"People who seek psychotherapy feel stuck and stressed. Psychotherapy is an emotional learning process which takes place between a therapist and a client. Within this joint endeavor, the therapist's role is to actively listen and offer interpretations/suggestions. The client's role is to be as open as possible about his/her feelings and life situation and to engage with the therapist in a productive dialogue. The mutual goal is to facilitate the individual's self knowledge and arrive at a new understanding about the presenting problem, thereby freeing up the person to resolve the difficulty and become happier."

"People who seek psychotherapy feel stuck and stressed. Psychotherapy is an emotional learning process which takes place between a therapist and a client. Within this joint endeavor, the therapist's role is to actively listen and offer interpretations/suggestions. The client's role is to be as open as possible about his/her feelings and life situation and to engage with the therapist in a productive dialogue. The mutual goal is to facilitate the individual's self knowledge and arrive at a new understanding about the presenting problem, thereby freeing up the person to resolve the difficulty and become happier."

"What's holding you back? I work with driven professionals to work through obstacles and get you back on track to the life you want. Whether it's a diagnosable disorder like depression, something from your past you'd like to sort out, an addiction or consistent compulsion, or a relational issue, it's my privilege to offer my training and experience in service of your goals. I find a lot of our experience comes down to patterns. Our brains quickly assess a situation, choose from a list of pre-formed thoughts and behaviors, and push "GO.""

"What's holding you back? I work with driven professionals to work through obstacles and get you back on track to the life you want. Whether it's a diagnosable disorder like depression, something from your past you'd like to sort out, an addiction or consistent compulsion, or a relational issue, it's my privilege to offer my training and experience in service of your goals. I find a lot of our experience comes down to patterns. Our brains quickly assess a situation, choose from a list of pre-formed thoughts and behaviors, and push "GO.""

"As a long-time Clinical Psychologist, former president of the Illinois Psychological Association, and advocate within Chicago's GLBTQ community, I can offer you expertise and peace of mind for whatever challenges you. For more than 25 years, I have worked with people from diverse groups-individual adults, couples, families, and children-and for many of those years, right here in Lakeview. My goal is to encourage growth and well-being, supporting you while being direct and gently challenging, and offering psychological and neuropsychological assessment that gives you answers and insight into what concerns you."

"As a long-time Clinical Psychologist, former president of the Illinois Psychological Association, and advocate within Chicago's GLBTQ community, I can offer you expertise and peace of mind for whatever challenges you. For more than 25 years, I have worked with people from diverse groups-individual adults, couples, families, and children-and for many of those years, right here in Lakeview. My goal is to encourage growth and well-being, supporting you while being direct and gently challenging, and offering psychological and neuropsychological assessment that gives you answers and insight into what concerns you."

"As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am extensively trained to work with individuals of every age and stage of development, along with additional specialized training for couples and families. I apply a systemic perspective and strength-based and resilience approach with clients, while blending evidence-based theory into practice. I work with life stage transitions, marital satisfaction and intimacy issues, high conflict, anxiety, depression, divorced or remarried or blended families, anger management, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, multi-cultural communication, stress management, family of origin issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, spiritual development, and work/life balance."

"As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am extensively trained to work with individuals of every age and stage of development, along with additional specialized training for couples and families. I apply a systemic perspective and strength-based and resilience approach with clients, while blending evidence-based theory into practice. I work with life stage transitions, marital satisfaction and intimacy issues, high conflict, anxiety, depression, divorced or remarried or blended families, anger management, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, multi-cultural communication, stress management, family of origin issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, spiritual development, and work/life balance."

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